Back to 2008! 29 nostalgic photos of Northampton pupils, teachers and parents you might remember

By David Summers

Published 6th Nov 2025, 16:52 BST

It’s time to take a trip down memory lane to Northampton school life in 2008.

These 27 photos form the Chron archives show smiling pupils, dedicated teachers and proud parents at events and celebrations from 17 years ago. How many faces do you recognise?

2008 - Kingsley Primary school is celebrating a recent OFSTED report

1. Looking Back Schools Special

2008 - Kingsley Primary school is celebrating a recent OFSTED report Photo: Chron

2008 - East Hunsbury Primary School who have gained an Artsmark award. Pictured is a Working Space Theatre company with some of the pupils.

2. Looking Back Schools Special

2008 - East Hunsbury Primary School who have gained an Artsmark award. Pictured is a Working Space Theatre company with some of the pupils. Photo: Tracey Chambers

2008 Castle Primary School children doing various activities for activity week

3. Looking Back Schools Special

2008 Castle Primary School children doing various activities for activity week Photo: Louise O'callaghan

Yardley Hastings Primary School pupils in year five with trainnee teachers from the University of Northampton showing off their new life size sculptures.

4. Looking Back Schools Special

Yardley Hastings Primary School pupils in year five with trainnee teachers from the University of Northampton showing off their new life size sculptures. Photo: Submitted